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1. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsPancreatitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. Inflammation is immune system activity that can cause swelling, pain, and changes in how an organ or tissues work. The pancreas is a long, flat gland that's tucked behind the stomach. The pancreas helps the body digest food and regulates blood sugars.

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3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsPancreatic cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   May 4, 2024 · Unfortunately, we don't usually see the signs of pancreatic cancer until it's in more advanced stages. When present, symptoms may include: Abdominal pain that radiates to the back. A loss of appetite or unintentional weight loss. Jaundice, which is the yellowing of your skin or eyes. Light colored stools.

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5. www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org › hometown-healthAcute and chronic pancreatitis - Mayo Clinic Health System

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   Aug 18, 2022 · Acute pancreatitis symptoms include: Severe upper abdominal pain. Abdominal pain that extends to your back and shoulders. Yellowing of the skin. Tender abdomen. Nausea and vomiting. Fever. Treatment for acute pancreatitis consists of IV fluids and medication to manage pain. You can eat if tolerated, or tube feeding may be necessary.

6. cancerblog.mayoclinic.org › 2021/11/22 › 5-things-to5 things to know about pancreatic cancer - Mayo Clinic ...

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   • Pancreatic cancer is aggressive and causes nonspecific symptoms. "For 50% of patients at the time of their diagnosis, we find that the cancer has spread outside the pancreas to other organs, meaning stage four metastatic pancreas cancer," says Dr. Truty.
   • Diagnosing pancreatic cancer is a multi-step process. When a doctor suspects a patient might have pancreatic cancer, the first step is imaging tests to visualize the internal organs.
   • The cause of most pancreatic cancers is unclear. Doctors have identified some factors that may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, including smoking, diabetes, chronic inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), obesity, and family history, but the cause is not clear.
   • There's no good way to screen for pancreatic cancer. Doctors don't yet have a good way to screen large portions of the population for pancreatic cancer.

7. www.everydayhealth.com › pancreatitis › guideSymptoms of Pancreatitis: Pain and Other Complications

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   Sep 28, 2022 · As with most diseases, diagnosis of pancreatitis often begins with a medical history review and a physical examination. ... Pancreatitis: Symptoms and Causes. Mayo Clinic. September 24, 2021.

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8. www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org › pancreatitisPancreatitis, Sparta Gastroenterology - Mayo Clinic Health System

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   Causes. Pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes become activated while still in the pancreas, irritating the cells of your pancreas and causing inflammation. With repeated bouts of acute pancreatitis, damage to the pancreas can occur and lead to chronic pancreatitis. Scar tissue may form in the pancreas, causing loss of function.

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   What are the symptoms of pancreatitis?

   • The most common symptom of both acute and chronic pancreatitis is pain in the upper abdominal area, usually under the ribs. This pain: The abdominal pain may also differ depending on the cause of the pancreatitis. The pain of gallstone pancreatitis, for instance, is usually sudden, stabbing, and may radiate to the back.

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   What happens if you have chronic pancreatitis?

   • It causes permanent damage and scarring of the pancreas. Chronic pancreatitis can lead to weight loss, pain, diabetes and pancreatic cancer. Treating chronic pancreatitis may involve changes to your diet, pain management, and taking enzymes to improve digestion.

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   What is pancreatitis & how does it affect the body?

   • Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. Inflammation is immune system activity that can cause swelling, pain, and changes in how an organ or tissues work. The pancreas is a long, flat gland that's tucked behind the stomach. The pancreas helps the body digest food and regulates blood sugars. Pancreatitis can be an acute condition.

   Pancreatitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Does pancreatitis cause abdominal pain?

   • The abdominal pain may also differ depending on the cause of the pancreatitis. The pain of gallstone pancreatitis, for instance, is usually sudden, stabbing, and may radiate to the back. The pain of alcoholic pancreatitis, on the other hand, may develop more slowly and be less localized.

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   What is the pain of chronic pancreatitis?

   • The pain of chronic pancreatitis takes two forms. In the first kind, the pain may come and go, flaring up for several hours or several weeks, with no discomfort in between flare-ups. In the second, the pain is steady and debilitating. In some cases, those with this form of pancreatic may feel pain in parts of the body other than the abdomen.

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   Can pancreatic cancer cause pain?

   • Second, pancreatic cancer rarely causes symptoms before it has spread beyond the pancreas. And when it does cause symptoms, they are nonspecific, such as abdominal pain, back pain, or weight loss, all of which are more likely to be caused by something other than pancreatic cancer.

   5 things to know about pancreatic cancer

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10. www.webmd.com › digestive-diseases-pancreatitisPancreatitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatments, Tests

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    Sep 14, 2023 · Symptoms of acute pancreatitis. Moderate to severe p ain in the upper part of your belly that goes into your back. Eating may make it worse, especially foods high in fat. Fever. Higher heart rate ...